Comments on: E-cards or traditional cards: which are better? http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better Web design Hobart, Graphic design Hobart, Web design Tasmania, Graphic design Tasmania, branding, logo design, illustration, marketing Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:04:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Joann Gair http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better/comment-page-1#comment-288 Joann Gair Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:29:32 +0000 http://www.traceygrady.com/?p=220#comment-288 I guess it depends on how the sender wants to be perceived by the recipient. As a Tasmanian papermaker who makes only paper from recycled textile waste combined with ethically harvested plant fibres (eco greetings is my trademark) I think it's possible to offer a product which is both truly personal and environmentally sound. Incidentally I seem to be getting many more corporate enquiries for this type of product, EG: Bespoke paper made from a client's bin contents combined with other recycled materials to create something memorable. I guess that memorable is the key word in this sort of card, something that all my customers want to be... quite possibly the opposite of the instant e-card, which has a heck of a lot of work to do to achieve longevity and real emotion. I guess it depends on how the sender wants to be perceived by the recipient. As a Tasmanian papermaker who makes only paper from recycled textile waste combined with ethically harvested plant fibres (eco greetings is my trademark) I think it’s possible to offer a product which is both truly personal and environmentally sound.

Incidentally I seem to be getting many more corporate enquiries for this type of product, EG: Bespoke paper made from a client’s bin contents combined with other recycled materials to create something memorable. I guess that memorable is the key word in this sort of card, something that all my customers want to be… quite possibly the opposite of the instant e-card, which has a heck of a lot of work to do to achieve longevity and real emotion.

]]> By: Eliot http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better/comment-page-1#comment-285 Eliot Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:54:33 +0000 http://www.traceygrady.com/?p=220#comment-285 I like paper cards-- that's why i'm in the paper card business. We've been brainstorming about how to combine the advantages of e-cards and paper cards. Hallmark.com and Cardstore.com allow you to customize a paper card and have them send the card directly to the recepient. This is something we'd like to do also. It would be nice if there were a way to capture the sender's individuality like his/her handwriting does. Let me know if you have any ideas. I like paper cards– that’s why i’m in the paper card business. We’ve been brainstorming about how to combine the advantages of e-cards and paper cards. Hallmark.com and Cardstore.com allow you to customize a paper card and have them send the card directly to the recepient. This is something we’d like to do also. It would be nice if there were a way to capture the sender’s individuality like his/her handwriting does. Let me know if you have any ideas.

]]> By: Rob Cubbon http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better/comment-page-1#comment-279 Rob Cubbon Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:15:56 +0000 http://www.traceygrady.com/?p=220#comment-279 In terms of business, this year I sent 50 cards out to clients (full colour printing both sides - the cheapest I could find - complete with a calendar and stuffed full of marketing messages as to why they should give me work!) I also did a Flash animation e-card for a client which they sent to thousands of customers. I would agree with you there's a place for both! In terms of business, this year I sent 50 cards out to clients (full colour printing both sides – the cheapest I could find – complete with a calendar and stuffed full of marketing messages as to why they should give me work!)

I also did a Flash animation e-card for a client which they sent to thousands of customers.

I would agree with you there’s a place for both!

]]> By: Tracey Grady http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better/comment-page-1#comment-277 Tracey Grady Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:19:33 +0000 http://www.traceygrady.com/?p=220#comment-277 George: Those can be some good reasons for sending an e-card. I also think that an electronic card sent to many people for the purposes of an announcement (personal or professional) is another good idea, especially if it's an occasion for which you might not have sent a printed card. George:
Those can be some good reasons for sending an e-card. I also think that an electronic card sent to many people for the purposes of an announcement (personal or professional) is another good idea, especially if it’s an occasion for which you might not have sent a printed card.

]]> By: George Barr http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better/comment-page-1#comment-275 George Barr Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:28:45 +0000 http://www.traceygrady.com/?p=220#comment-275 Hi Tracey, E-Cards are great when you have forgotten an event or unable to purchase a paper card, e.g. working away, illness. But I believe that the personal touch of a paper card still holds that extra something that people look forward to. Can you display e-card at Christmas, not the same when you print them off on your printer. regards George Hi Tracey,
E-Cards are great when you have forgotten an event or unable to purchase a paper card, e.g. working away, illness. But I believe that the personal touch of a paper card still holds that extra something that people look forward to. Can you display e-card at Christmas, not the same when you print them off on your printer.
regards
George

]]> By: Santhos http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better/comment-page-1#comment-269 Santhos Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:39:09 +0000 http://www.traceygrady.com/?p=220#comment-269 I don't think I'd ever send a christmas or new years E-card to business clients. Family neither. Maybe to some friends. A believe a paper-based card is a bit more personal. An E-card always seems a bit 'quick and dirty' to me. I don't think my clients would appreciate that very much. I don’t think I’d ever send a christmas or new years E-card to business clients. Family neither. Maybe to some friends.

A believe a paper-based card is a bit more personal. An E-card always seems a bit ‘quick and dirty’ to me. I don’t think my clients would appreciate that very much.

]]> By: Tracey Grady http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better/comment-page-1#comment-266 Tracey Grady Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:40:49 +0000 http://www.traceygrady.com/?p=220#comment-266 inspirationbit: In an age when so much is automated, a personalised message really makes an impact, so it's interesting to read how important that is for you - and no doubt many others, too. inspirationbit:
In an age when so much is automated, a personalised message really makes an impact, so it’s interesting to read how important that is for you – and no doubt many others, too.

]]> By: inspirationbit http://www.traceygrady.com/e-cards-or-traditional-cards-which-are-better/comment-page-1#comment-265 inspirationbit Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:30:38 +0000 http://www.traceygrady.com/?p=220#comment-265 Personally, I prefer receiving traditional cards over e-cards, but then if that traditional card only includes a printed sticker with standard wishes that were sent to everyone, I rather get an e-card with personalized wishes. On the other hand, since we're all so busy all the time, e-cards offer less hassle and a good backup if we didn't get to mailing the cards out on time. Personally, I prefer receiving traditional cards over e-cards, but then if that traditional card only includes a printed sticker with standard wishes that were sent to everyone, I rather get an e-card with personalized wishes.

On the other hand, since we’re all so busy all the time, e-cards offer less hassle and a good backup if we didn’t get to mailing the cards out on time.

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